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Invisibility – David Levithan and Andrea Cremer
Stephen was born invisible. This was not an unexpected surprise for his parents. His mother was cursed by his evil cursecasting grandfather. His invisibility was too much for his father to bear so he left his wife and young son, … Continue reading
Posted in fantasy, highly recommend, mystery, paranormal, suspense
Mind Games – Kiersten White
Seems like the trend in YA lit is super mind abilities. Two orphaned sisters are enrolled in a boarding school that covertly develops girls’ abilities. For younger sister, Fia, they use her intuition to pick stocks and hone her street … Continue reading
Posted in paranormal, suspense
Monstrous Beauty – Elizabeth Fama
In 1872, budding naturalist Ezra Doyle follows stories of sea demons to the fishing town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Ezra comes face to face with Syrenka, a mermaid who has lived for over 1000 years. Over time, they fall in love, … Continue reading
Posted in mystery, paranormal, suspense
Tagged curses, mermaids
Something Strange and Deadly – Susan Dennard
I was dreading another zombie novel, and was pleased that this is more about necromancy and the determination of strong characters to fight evil forces. Against the unique backdrop of the Philadelphia Exposition of 1876, the author explains the rules … Continue reading
Posted in paranormal, suspense
Tagged necromancy
Burn Mark – Laura Powell
In modern day England, witch burnings still occur, but now there is a more scientific way to prove someone is a witch. Bells will give a telltale chime if a witch attempts a hex, and every witch gets a small, … Continue reading
Posted in mystery, paranormal
Tagged witches
Hemlock – Kathleen Peacock
Just a few years earlier, the myths of werewolves were confirmed as reality by the government. It’s an affliction that’s spread like a contagious disease through bites and scratches from those already infected. Unlike most normal diseases, though, werewolfism can’t … Continue reading
Posted in mystery, paranormal
Tagged werewolves
Illuminate – Aimee Agresti
Illuminate has a mix of elements that will attract a variety of readers. It is a combination of romance, mystery, coming-of-age, self-discovery, and paranormal good versus evil. Haven is an over-achieving, hard working girl, whose adoptive mother found her outside … Continue reading
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Grimalkin The Witch Assassin – The Last Apprentice (bk 9) – Joseph Delaney
The storyline in the highly addictive The Last Apprentice series continues with the focus on Grimalkin, the witch assassin. The books must be read in order. Tom is the apprentice to the Spook whose mission is to hunt down and … Continue reading
Posted in horror, paranormal
Tagged galley
Another Jekyll, Another Hyde – Daniel and Dina Nayeri
I tend to enjoy new spins on the classic books, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Though only loosely based on the original Jekyll and Hyde storyline, it incorporates many of the themes and morals while weaving in aspects of modern day life. Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in mystery, paranormal, suspense
Tagged galley
Every Other Day – Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Kali is a strong heroine in this riveting action adventure filled with paranormal monster hunting amidst high school angst. Kali appears like a normal teenage girl, but every other day at dawn, she shifts into something extraordinary. She still looks … Continue reading
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Stolen Away – Alyxandra Harvey
I enjoyed reading Stolen Away and hope there will be more to come. Eloise has no idea that her mysterious aunt Antonia is the bride of the current Faery king. He was supposed to rule the Faery courts for seven … Continue reading
Posted in highly recommend, paranormal, suspense
Tagged faerie, Faery, galley
